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Comment by daveoc64

4 years ago

The standard size of a Paracetamol (as it is known in the UK[0]) tablet in the UK is 500mg.

The normal dose is 2 tablets (i.e. 1000mg in total).

Wait at least 4 hours between doses.

Don't have more than 4 doses in a 24-hour period.

Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines in the UK.

[0] - https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/

Seems the UK has higher dosages. The UK recommended limit is 4000mg in 24 hours.

Tylenol Extra Strength (acetaminophen, aka paracetamol) is also 500mg, but the recommended limit is 6 tablets (3000mg) in 24 hours.